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Blackwell graduated and rehabilitated

Blackwell graduated and rehabilitated

Santa Ana (Calif.) four-star Army All-American receiver Victor Blackwell is turning in his decorated prep career for life as a true freshman at USC ne

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 • Gerard Martinez
Ranking the Pac-12 by position

Ranking the Pac-12 by position

Rivals.com analyst Adam Gorney ranks the Pac-12's 2011 recruiting classes by position. It was total domination by USC coach Lane Kiffin and his staff,

 • Adam Gorney
Top recruiters by conference

Top recruiters by conference

Clint Hurtt helped lead Louisville to the Big East crown in recruiting by handling business as usual in Florida. Hurtt's haul is almost as impressive

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Nations top 25 recruiters

Nations top 25 recruiters

Rivals.com analysts rank the top 25 recruiters in the country coming off National Signing Day. LSU's Frank Wilson leads the list, and is followed by a

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Position recruiting ranking: Offense

Position recruiting ranking: Offense

The future of the USC passing attack is in good hands with Rivals100 quarterbacks Max Wittek and Cody Kessler and the nation's No. 1-ranked group of r

 • Adam Gorney
Five who could flip on signing day

Five who could flip on signing day

More than a few big names will make a last-second switch to a new school on National Signing Day, leaving one college heartbroken and another rejoicin

 • Mike Farrell
Auburn nabs former Texas Tech commit

Auburn nabs former Texas Tech commit

When the nation's No. 2 cornerback, four-star Marcus Roberson of St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., committed to Texas Tech two weeks ago, i

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Blackwell returns from SC to rumors

Blackwell returns from SC to rumors

Santa Ana (Calif.) four-star wide receiver Victor Blackwell capped off his recruiting process with an official visit to USC this weekend. However, ins

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 • Gerard Martinez
U.S. Army All-American Bowl awards

U.S. Army All-American Bowl awards

Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which was won by the East 13-10, had plenty of excellent individual performances, including a record day for D

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 • Barry Every
Army Bowl predictions by position

Army Bowl predictions by position

Rivals.com analyst Barry Every breaks down Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, position-by-position. Most positions are matched up well, according

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Thomas, Blackwell share bond

Thomas, Blackwell share bond

De'Anthony Thomas and Victor Blackwell are both headed to Southern Cal. But the childhood friends have a bond that goes much deeper.

 • Ryan Gorcey
Army Bowl depth chart released

Army Bowl depth chart released

The starters for the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl have been announced. Order is subject to change, but here is how the complete depth chart looks

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Army Bowl West Thursday practice gallery

Army Bowl West Thursday practice gallery

De'Anthony Thomas was among the players in action during West team practices on Thursday in San Antonio.

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Kessler looks sharp in final practice

Kessler looks sharp in final practice

The West squad wrapped up its preparation on Thursday, and even though coach Bob Johnson kept the hitting to a minimum, players were able to have an i

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 • Ryan Abraham
West practice: Top performers

West practice: Top performers

It was a tough call, but Steve Edmond of Daingerfield (Texas) High earned top honors during the West practice on Thursday.

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 • Ryan Abraham
Trojans get Townsend

Trojans get Townsend

Beverly Hills (Calif.) four-star defensive end Greg Townsend Jr. became commitment No. 23 for the Trojans Wednesday night. Announcing his college deci

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Farmer dominates West practices

Farmer dominates West practices

Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra wide receiver George Farmer was ranked by Rivals.com analysts as the best player at the West's practices Tuesday in pr

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West notes: Overcoming injuries

West notes: Overcoming injuries

If the Army All-American Bowl is on the line Saturday, the West may not hold up. While Aztec, N.M., four-star offensive tackle Matthew Hegarty was a w

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Army Bowl West Tuesday practice gallery

Army Bowl West Tuesday practice gallery

Versatile player Colt Lyerla had a big day during the second day of practices for the West team for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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 • Jeff Johnson
Army matchup: West WRs vs. East DBs

Army matchup: West WRs vs. East DBs

Each day this week leading up to Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Rivals.com analyst Adam Gorney will look at the players involved in a key mat

 • Adam Gorney
Thomas locking it up

Thomas locking it up

SAN ANTONIO - De'Anthony Thomas, who has been committed to USC since last summer, was one of the smallest players lining up for the West team Monday.

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 • Gerard Martinez
Army All-American West Monday practice gallery

Army All-American West Monday practice gallery

Wide receiver Trey Metoyer was one of the standouts for the West team during the first day of practices for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Ant

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Players learning new teammates ... and positions

Players learning new teammates ... and positions

West notebook: Coach Bob Johnson loves skills of Colt Lyerla and De'Anthony Thomas.

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Army Bowl: 10 things to watch

Army Bowl: 10 things to watch

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl kicks off in a week and Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell offers 10 things he'll be watching during the next week. Atop

 • Mike Farrell
Schmidt comes on strong

Schmidt comes on strong

USC fans were thrilled with their first two commitments from Mater Dei HS. A third player might not be expected, but he could be a welcome addition. M

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 • Michael Schwartz
Trojan All-Star Targets II

Trojan All-Star Targets II

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl has played host to a number of great moments for USC. Several Trojans have used the stage to announce their decision t

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 • Michael Schwartz
Palo Alto faces huge task in slowing down Centennial

Palo Alto faces huge task in slowing down Centennial

On paper, Friday's Division I state title game between Palo Alto and Corona Centennial looks to be a dynamic clash between a powerhouse offense and a

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 • Dylan Boggs
Mission Viejo has a tough task in dealing with Mater Dei

Mission Viejo has a tough task in dealing with Mater Dei

Friday's Pac-5 semifinals matchup between Mater Dei and Mission Viejo should be a delight to any Southern California football fan, but there are some

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 • Kevin Scarpati
Tesoro faces Mater Dei again in Pac-5 quarters

Tesoro faces Mater Dei again in Pac-5 quarters

The Tesoro football team was supposed to be in rebuilding mode following their magical run through the Pac-5 playoffs two years ago. But after upsetti

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 • Kevin Scarpati
Pac-5 Playoff Preview

Pac-5 Playoff Preview

The strength of the Pac-5 Division cannot be understated. It is the toughest playoff division in California by a significant margin. Nine of the teams

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 • Dylan Boggs
Category rankings: Wide receivers

Category rankings: Wide receivers

We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. It's no surprise that top rated wideout George Farmer

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Rivals250 sees some big moves

Rivals250 sees some big moves

Tuesday marks the release of the updated Rivals250 and there have been significant movers both up and down after the recruiting analysts crisscrossed

 • Adam Gorney
From the road: Bellamy rising

From the road: Bellamy rising

Punta Gorda (Fla.) Charlotte running back Mike Bellamy rushed for 263 yards with TD runs of 46, 46, 39 and 17 yards, earning high marks from the Rival

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Look Ahead: Lincoln is loaded

Look Ahead: Lincoln is loaded

Six top prospects will be on display Thursday night when Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln takes on Madison (Fla.) Madison County. Rivals.com analyst Chris N

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Payton pleasantly surprised with USC

Payton pleasantly surprised with USC

USC is recruiting for the near and distant future this season. While the Trojans have a dozen commitments for the 2011 class, USC is also maintaining

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 • Gerard Martinez
Trojans offer local linebacker

Trojans offer local linebacker

Long Beach (Calif.) Poly linebacker Corey Waller had almost given up on USC. Throughout the spring and summer, Waller had been a mainstay on the Troja

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 • Gerard Martinez
Recruiting Visit Update: Top Dogs

Recruiting Visit Update: Top Dogs

This weekend the Trojans coaching staff used the Washington Husky game as a backdrop to host several important unofficial visits. With the Huskies and

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 • Gerard Martinez
Section Sports Stars of Week Three

Section Sports Stars of Week Three

Mater Dei wide receiver Victor Blackwell (pictured)is the Section Sports Athlete of the Week for Coastal Southern California. The 6-foot-1 USC commit

 • Dylan Boggs
Blackwell: All-American and Beyond

Blackwell: All-American and Beyond

To say the least, Santa Ana (Calif.) four-star wide receiver Victor Blackwell has come into his own. The most recent addition to the U.S. Army All-Ame

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 • Gerard Martinez
From the Road: Hart dominates

From the Road: Hart dominates

Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips all-purpose back Demetrius Hart became the leading rusher in school history last weekend after an impressive night. In thr

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Rams-Spartans headline top CA matchups for Week 2

Rams-Spartans headline top CA matchups for Week 2

Sectionsports.com previews and predicts the highest profile games in each section of California, letting you know which games you should go out and wa

 • Kevin Scarpati
Look Ahead: Lone Star State showdowns

Look Ahead: Lone Star State showdowns

Round Rock (Texas) Stony Point faces quite a challenge Friday in stopping DeSoto's loaded group of wide receivers, which includes Austin Vincent, an I

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
The Preseason CG Top 30

The Preseason CG Top 30

Year in and year out California produces hundreds of division-one college football players. The camp circuit has concluded, passing leagues have finis

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 • Gerard Martinez
Blackmon rates his ranking

Blackmon rates his ranking

Fontana (Calif.) four-star athlete Devon Blackmon is ranked the nation's No. 20 prospect in the 2011 class, but the target on his back isn't nearly bi

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 • Gerard Martinez
Blackwell a Gridiron Monarch

Blackwell a Gridiron Monarch

Santa Ana (Calif.) wide receiver Victor Blackwell represented his region well last weekend. Blackwell proved to be one of the more dominant pass catch

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Gridiron Kings Tournament gallery

Gridiron Kings Tournament gallery

Check out photos from the second annual Gridiron Kings tournament won by the Southeast squad.

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Gridiron Kings Tournament top performers

Gridiron Kings Tournament top performers

The Southeast team dominated the second annual ESPN Rise Gridiron Kings in even more impressive fashion than last year, destroying the competition en

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 • Mike Farrell
Southeast squad dominates Gridiron Kings

Southeast squad dominates Gridiron Kings

The Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 tournament allowed 64 of the top prospects in the country to compete against each other, and while the event was broken up i

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 • Brian Perroni
State Supremacy: Fla., Calif. or Texas

State Supremacy: Fla., Calif. or Texas

The annual debate continues in 2011. Which of the three big talent-producing states - Florida, Texas or California - has the most talent this year? Wh

 • Mike Farrell
News and notes from Battle At The Beach

News and notes from Battle At The Beach

Ishmael Adams is tough, fearless, hard-nosed and competitive and the Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian prospect is only going to be a junior wh

 • Adam Gorney
BadgerSports Elite 7on7 - Top 11 performers

BadgerSports Elite 7on7 - Top 11 performers

The talent showcase that was the BadgerSports Elite 7on7 National Championship last weekend was also the national coming-out party for 2012 quarterbac

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 • Barton Simmons
SS WR Rankings Part Two

SS WR Rankings Part Two

Chaparrral's Antoine Arnold (pictured) already is the most gifted wide receiver in the Southern Section's 2011 recruiting class, as his 6-foot-5, 190-

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 • Kevin Scarpati
South Fla. squad earns BadgerSports title

South Fla. squad earns BadgerSports title

The championship game of the BadgerSports Elite 7on7 National Championship was held on the afternoon of the 4th of July. The last two teams standing w

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 • Barton Simmons
Favorites emerge at BadgerSports championship

Favorites emerge at BadgerSports championship

In day one of the BadgerSports Elite 7on7 National Championship, there was talent everywhere on the practice fields at the University of Alabama. Five

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 • Barton Simmons
BadgerSports names first-team All-Americans

BadgerSports names first-team All-Americans

Saturday was a big day at the BadgerSports Elite 7on7 National Championships in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Not only did the pool play for an immensely deep and

 • Barton Simmons
Loaded BadgerSports event hits Tuscaloosa

Loaded BadgerSports event hits Tuscaloosa

There aren't many events at any point in the year in high school football that allow the top prospects in the nation to compete together on one stage.

 • Barton Simmons
Trinity League Football Preview

Trinity League Football Preview

Mater Dei has the best skill position players returning, including star wide receiver Victor Blackwell (pictured). The Monarchs narrowly edge Servite

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 • Kevin Scarpati
Monarchs shine at Air Strike Tournament

Monarchs shine at Air Strike Tournament

Yes, it was only passing league. But Mater Dei's performance at the 2010 Air Strike Tournament at Dana Hills last Saturday can't be overlooked, as Max

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 • Kevin Scarpati
Close call for Californias top prospect

Close call for Californias top prospect

Debates raged about whether George Farmer or De'Anthony Thomas should be the top player in the Rivals.com California Preseason Top 100 for the 2011 cl

 • Adam Gorney
Video: Blackwell Looks Beyond Sanctions

Video: Blackwell Looks Beyond Sanctions

DANA POINT - Santa Ana (Calf.) Mater Dei four-star wide receiver Victor Blackwell remains one of seven recruits in the class of 2011 committed to USC.

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 • Gerard Martinez
Wittek, Blackwell shine at Air Strike

Wittek, Blackwell shine at Air Strike

No backtracking, second thoughts or equivocations. Max Wittek and Victor Blackwell wanted to make it crystal clear Saturday at the Air Strike Passing

 • Adam Gorney
Committed to Recruiting

Committed to Recruiting

With seven commitments posted for the class of 2011, the Trojans are making another run at a national recruiting title. Aggressive and tireless, the T

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Trojans land huge commitment

Trojans land huge commitment

While rattle snakes rattle before they bite, De'Anthony Thomas strikes without warning. Landing the commitment of Thomas' God-brother, Victor Blackwel

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 • Gerard Martinez
Blackwell from the Blindside

Blackwell from the Blindside

Santa Ana (Calif.) wide receiver Victor Blackwell got hit from the blindside this weekend. Immersed in track, Blackwell hasn't given his full attentio

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Blackwell continues to explore options

Blackwell continues to explore options

Victor Blackwell was one of the best wide receivers at Sunday's Los Angeles Nike Camp, smooth in his routes, great hands, precision timing, tough agai

 • Adam Gorney
L.A. NIKE Camp: Breaking them down

L.A. NIKE Camp: Breaking them down

The largest NIKE Football Training Camp to date took place on the campus of USC on Sunday with approximately 320 athletes in attendance. Not every tal

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 • Barry Every
Recruiting nuggets from L.A. Nike Camp

Recruiting nuggets from L.A. Nike Camp

What's the latest news on standout defensive ends Greg Townsend Jr. and Todd Barr? What did Tre Madden, Aaron Wallace Jr. and other linebackers say ab

 • Adam Gorney
Los Angeles NIKE Camp photo gallery

Los Angeles NIKE Camp photo gallery

The Los Angeles NIKE Training Camp always seems to attract many of the top players in the Southland and Sunday's event at USC was no exception. Rivals

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 • Jeremy Crabtree
Linebackers lead way at NIKE Camp

Linebackers lead way at NIKE Camp

There was talent across the board at Sunday's Los Angeles Nike Camp at USC but there was no greater concentration of top prospects than at linebacker

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 • Adam Gorney
Los Angeles NIKE Camp Preview

Los Angeles NIKE Camp Preview

This Sunday, the NIKE Camp tour returns to Los Angeles and the campus of USC. While the Trojans Rising Stars Camp won't take place for another two mon

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 • Gerard Martinez
Blackwell has three early favorites

Blackwell has three early favorites

Victor Blackwell is one of the top wide receivers on the West Coast so his recruitment could go in many different directions but at this point the San

 • Adam Gorney
AMP: Blackwell waiting on more offers

AMP: Blackwell waiting on more offers

Rivals250 to watch prospect Victor Blackwell is one of the most sought-after wide receivers on the West coast. He reports offers from California, Sou

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 • Rivals.com AMP
USC Five-Star Academy Targets

USC Five-Star Academy Targets

The talent came in waves at De Neve Plaza Sunday afternoon, but Strawberry Canyon represented just as well Saturday. Rivals.com Five-star Academy alwa

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 • Gerard Martinez
Thomas headlines loaded L.A. event

Thomas headlines loaded L.A. event

De'Anthony Thomas was late to Sunday's Rivals.com Five-Star Academy at UCLA but just like on the football field it did not take the Los Angeles Crensh

 • Adam Gorney
Five-Star Academies come to California

Five-Star Academies come to California

The Rivals.com Five-Star Academies hit California this weekend with stops at Cal-Berkeley on Saturday and UCLA on Sunday and many of the state's top p

 • Adam Gorney
Bears host 25 elite juniors

Bears host 25 elite juniors

While the Cal basketball team was torching the hardwood winning a share of the Pac-10 title, the Bears football team was doing some scoring of its own

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Blackwell patient with the process

Blackwell patient with the process

While Santa Ana (Calif.) wide receiver Victor Blackwell is months away from participating in spring football, he found the time to unofficially visit

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Video: Blackwell busts loose

Video: Blackwell busts loose

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Victor-Blackwell-Highlights-2-58339

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Video: Victor Blackwell displays talent

Video: Victor Blackwell displays talent

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Victor-Blackwell-Highlights-2-58339

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Top 2011 WR has USC connections

Top 2011 WR has USC connections

The CIF Southern Section is shaping up to have a preposterously impressive group of wide receivers in 2011. One such prospect is Victor Blackwell. T

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2011 Recruiting Spotlight: Receivers

2011 Recruiting Spotlight: Receivers

Southern California high school football has the reputation of combining dynamic athletes with sophisticated offensive schemes, particularly in the pa

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Southern Section Wide Receiver Report

Southern Section Wide Receiver Report

SectionSports.com ranks the Top-10 Wide Receivers in the Southern Section, based on their performance during the regular season in 2009. Pictured: An

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 • Kevin Scarpati
Video: Battle at the Beach

Video: Battle at the Beach

Huntington (Calif.) Edison High School has left no doubt this summer. Having already ripped through the Dana Hills Air Strike Passing Tournament earli

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Top underclassmen of the USC Rising Star Camp

Top underclassmen of the USC Rising Star Camp

Earlier this summer, junior Chrisitian Westerman turned heads with his dominating performance at the Texas camp. He had a repeat performance at the Ri

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 • Jeremy Crabtree
USC Rising Star Camp Hot 11 - offense

USC Rising Star Camp Hot 11 - offense

USC's Rising Star Camp has established itself as the premiere high school camp for top prospects throughout the country. The 2009 edition kicked off W

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 • Jeremy Crabtree
Air Strike: Southlands best on display

Air Strike: Southlands best on display

Many of the top high school prospects in California were at the Air Strike Passing Tournament. Rivals.com presents an exclusive photo gallery of some

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 • Jeremy Crabtree
Air Strike Notes: WR next at Mater Dei

Air Strike Notes: WR next at Mater Dei

Every few years Mater Dei has a mega recruit take center stage, and next in line looks to be Victor Blackwell. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound receiver showed

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 • Jeremy Crabtree